Permits

Permitting Process

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) requires permits for all work within its right-of-way. This page will provide you step-by-step information on how to obtain a permit to work within MCDOT right-of-way.

Payments

Step 1. Plan Review & Approval

MCDOT must review and approve all plans prior to issuing a permit for work within County right-of-way. This will help ensure that new improvements will be built to County Standards and observe safety guidelines. Please follow the steps below to submit your plans for review and approval.

Fill out the MCDOT Letter of Transmittal (PDF). The Letter of Transmittal communicates with MCDOT your contact information, the project location, what type of work or activity you are planning and a checklist indicating what supporting documentation you will be submitting to receive your permit.

Fill out the Permit Application (PDF). The permit application serves as the legal contract between you and MCDOT and designates whether the permit is for residential or non-residential work.

Step 2. Permit Application & Issuance

MCDOT will issue a permit for work within County right-of-way once the applicant's plan submittal is approved. Permits may be issued to contractors, utility companies, government agencies and resident owners of residential property and are non-transferable.

Step 5. Performance Bonds

A performance bond is required to provide financial assurance to Maricopa County that the proposed work will be performed and completed in accordance with the permit and Count standards and before the permit expires. It also ensures the work site is restored to the condition stipulated on the permit and/or approved plans. Except for a cash bond, all other forms of assurance (bonds) must be pre-approved by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office prior to permit issuance. Approval can take up to two working days.